Who Pays the Piper? The Caller of the Tune

Explore the financial models behind free and open source software (FOSS) in this thought-provoking conference talk from linux.conf.au. Delve into the question of who is paying whom for what in the FOSS ecosystem, examining how contributors, including conference organizers, artists, testers, documenters, security experts, and developers, can thrive while making the world a better place. Learn from Don Christie, Managing Director of Catalyst IT, as he shares insights from 21 years of experience in growing a successful multinational FOSS company. Discover various financial approaches that have strengthened FOSS communities and those that have fallen short. Challenge your perspectives on contributing to FOSS and gain valuable insights into sustainable open-source business models. Engage with real-world examples and lively discussion in this entertaining and informative presentation about the economics of open-source software.